Our Army at War #No. 260
DC Comics • Our Army at War Vol. 1
Writer
Robert Kanigher
Interior Artist
Joe Kubert
Cover Artist
Joe Kubert
Publication Date
September 1973
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features Sgt. Rock and Easy Company in 'The Survival Gamble.' Sgt. Rock must make a difficult tactical decision when a civilian woman and child are held hostage by an enemy combatant on a high ridge.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and multiple color-breaking ticks; rounding and blunting of all four corners; moderate edge wear along the top and right margins; faint tanning and soil along white borders; small crease near the lower-right corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $20.00; Graded (9.0+): $80.00+
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-range condition typically sell for $8–$15. High-grade graded copies (9.6) have reached over $100 in the past two years.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading, shipping, and handling would likely exceed the current market value of a mid-grade raw copy. It is best enjoyed as a raw collector's item.
Notable Features
Bronze Age DC war comic; iconic Joe Kubert cover art and interior work; characters include Sgt. Rock, Bulldozer, and the rest of Easy Company.
Authentication Notes
Authentic copy. Features the correct 20-cent price point for 1973; the DC 'bullet' logo is period-accurate; Joe Kubert's signature is printed in the lower-left artist box.